Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

1.0 General policy

Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (JAAS) is an international journal concerned with the development and application of spectrometric techniques to elemental analysis. The journal is published monthly, and also includes comprehensive reviews on specific topics of interest to practising spectroscopists in addition to the Atomic Spectrometry Updates (ASU) literature reviews. Occasional special issues are published.

Manuscripts intended for publication as Full Papers, Communications, or Technical Notes must describe original work related to spectrometric analysis. Papers on all aspects of the subject are acceptable, including fundamental studies, novel instrument developments and practical analytical applications. As well as atomic absorption, atomic emission and atomic fluorescence spectrometry, papers are welcomed on mass spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence/emission spectrometry and secondary emission spectrometry. Papers describing the measurement of molecular species where these relate to the characterization of sources normally used for the production of atoms, or concerning for example indirect methods of analyses are also be acceptable for publication. Papers describing the development and applications of hybrid techniques (e.g., GC coupled AAS and HPLC-ICP) are welcome. Manuscripts on other subjects of direct interest to spectroscopists including sample preparation and dissolution and analyte preconcentration procedures, as well as the statistical interpretation and use of spectrometric data will also be considered for publication.

All contributions are judged on (i) originality and quality of scientific content and (ii) appropriateness of length to content of new science. Applications papers must contain a comparison with existing methods and demonstrate advantages over accepted methods before publication can be considered. Although short articles are considered, the RSC strongly discourages fragmentation of a substantial body of work into a number of short publications. Unnecessary fragmentation will be a valid reason for rejection of manuscripts.

Further notes on RSC policy on the initial assessment of submissions, and details of criteria for publication, can be found on ReSourCe.

There is no page charge for papers published in JAAS.